Washington SB5885 expands affordable housing opportunities on religious organization properties.

Washington SB5885 amends state law to allow cities to grant increased density bonuses for affordable housing developments on properties owned or controlled by religious organizations. These developments must set aside at least 20 percent of units for low-income households, defined as those with incomes at or below 80 percent of the median family income for the county. The law also mandates that at least 20 percent of units remain affordable for 50 years, even if the religious organization no longer owns the property.

Washington SB5885 expands affordable housing opportunities on religious organization properties.

Washington SB5885 amends state law to allow cities to grant increased density bonuses for affordable housing developments on properties owned or controlled by religious organizations. These developments must set aside at least 20 percent of units for low-income households, defined as those with incomes at or below 80 percent of the median family income for the county. The law also mandates that at least 20 percent of units remain affordable for 50 years, even if the religious organization no longer owns the property.